hummermark Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 Hi, I need to buy a 45 gallon drum (or for metric people 205L drum) of anti-freeze. I need it for aluminium and cast iron engines but it also needs to be used on vintage engines. Each time I have come across a suitable anti-freeze in the small print of when I ask the question they say it is not suitable for the older engines. Your views/recommendations would be appreciated! Thanks, Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.O.S. Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 Ooooh. You've got me worried now - is this something to do with the phasing out of Glycol based antifreeze? Could you explain what the problem is with older engines please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 Part of the problem is litigation culture. The manufacturers don't HAVE a selection of old engines, so don't bother to test on them. As they haven't tested to cover a** they put on 'Not suitable'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruxy Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 Comma probably manufacture more AF than anybody else in Uk. The technical datasheet for the industry standard Super Coldmaster , states Alloy / Iron. Are you afraid your engine has some sort of inferior aluminium alloy from WW2 ? If you don't by a off-shelf product - who is going to mix you a drum to your specific requirements ? Seems no get out clause to me , why don't you send a email with a specific question or to , specific query = specific answer.. SUPERCOLDMASTER APPLICATION • A Mono Ethylene Glycol (MEG) based engine coolant / anti-freeze concentrate. • Suitable for use in all types of vehicle requiring an MEG coolant. PROPERTIES • Protects for 2 years. • Helps prevent winter freezing and summer boil over. Also improves heat transfer. • Pure glycol formulation contains no flammable alcohol or methanol. • NAP (Nitrite, Phosphate and Amine) free. • Suitable for Ferrous and Aluminium engines. • Meets BS6580 – 1992, ASTM D1384, D2750 and D4340, SAE J1034. TYPICAL INSPECTION DATA Appearance Clear blue liquid Specific Gravity @ 20°C 1.123 Boiling Point Min 155 °C Protection levels Supercoldmaster (%) Approx. Protection (°C) 25 -11 33 -18 50 -34 DIRECTIONS FOR USE • Dilute with water, as recommended by your vehicle handbook. • Minor spills should be soaked up with oil absorbent granules, sand or dirt. The spillage site should then be washed with soapy water and dried. HANDLING • Wash off any spillage on paintwork immediately. • Keep away from foodstuffs and oxidising agents. • Store in airtight container. • Avoid galvanised containers for storage or dispensing as they will corrode and contaminate the product. SHELF LIFE • 3 years from date of manufacture. • Manufacture date can be identified from a five figure code printed on the bottle. The first three figures indicate the consecutive day of the year, the last two figures the year. md 14/04/2009 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.O.S. Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 Part of the problem is litigation culture. Ah, I understand now - you certainly don't want any litigation growing in your cooling system. :banana: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerrykins Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 I use and can still get the original spec Bluecol, not the cheapest but good for old build spec engines. Jerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 Ah, I understand now - you certainly don't want any litigation growing in your cooling system. :banana: With the water round here (London) Bl**dy shraprnel is more likley! I always use the Army Reipe' 'Use rain water in cooling system'. Or pile the defrosting results of frezer and fridge in a plastic bucket. Sour subject just at moment, so far I've spent two days dismantaling interior of Volvo due to heater leack! Lossing the will to live! :nut: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruxy Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 This is why they sell pre-mixed , I always use it for first fill after flushing - then only top up with neat. I once had a company car supposedly serviced at a franchise dealership and logged as AF changed at last service. Going up the incline on the A19 River Tees in heavy traffic at -10C I heard the pump start crunching ice , it boiled up before I could find a safe pull in near Middlesbrough.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grasshopper Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 I believe Morris lubricants can supply the correct Glycol anti-freeze suitable for old engines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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